Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections, hints for Grid 101 (July 12)

Immaculate Grid baseball answers, clues, hints and connections for Grid 101 on July 12 with the Diamondbacks, Marlins, White Sox and Mariners.

Is there a better way to start your morning than with some orange juice, breakfast and the Immaculate Grid? I don’t think so, as the Grid has consumed MLB fans’ mornings over the past few weeks as they wrack their brain for answers.

We’ve got you covered, as we’ll outline some of the most popular answers to each square as well as some random players that fit each spot too.

So, with that being said, let’s begin to expand our knowledge of America’s pastime and dive into the depths of July 12th’s Immaculate Grid. Play along right here!

Immaculate Grid 101: Top answers and connections for each square

Here are the most popular answers for each square, so far, today.

•  Diamondbacks/White Sox: AJ Pollock (21%)
• Diamondbacks/Mariners: Randy Johnson (51%)
• Diamondbacks/100 RBI Season: Paul Goldschmidt (45%)
• Marlins/White Sox: Mark Buehlre (27%)
• Marlins/Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki (37%)
• Marlins/100 RBI Season: Giancarlo Stanton (48%)
• R.O.T.Y/White Sox: Jose Abreu (72%)
• R.O.T.Y/Mariners: Julio Rodriguez (45%)
• R.O.T.Y/100 RBI Season: Aaron Judge (26%)

It comes as no surprise that Mike Trout finds his way on the list, as he is one of the most notorious Rookie of the Years in recent memory. It’s also not a surprise to see Stanton and Randy Johnson among the leaders.

Players that played for Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox

These 10 random players played for both the Diamondbacks and the White Sox. One franchise has stood the test of time, while the other remains quite new in comparison.

• Addison Reed
• Javier Vazquez
• Jose Ruiz
• Eduardo Escobar
• Jeff Bajenaru
• Junior Guerra
• Brian Bruney
• Orlando Hernandez
• Adam Eaton
• Royce Clayton

Players that played for Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners

These 10 random players played for the Diamondbacks as well as the Mariners. Current White Sox reliever, Keynan Middleton makes the cut as well as long time Angel, Mark Trumbo, who was traded from Arizona to Seattle.

• J.J. Putz
• Keynan Middleton
• Adam Jones
• Matt Andriese
• Kristopher Negron
• Rickie Weeks Jr.
• Anthony Misiewicz
• Mark Trumbo
• Jarrod Dyson
• Josh Wilson

Players that had a 100 RBI Season as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks

This has only been done by nine different players, so if you missed this one, that’s okay. But to have missed it, you probably (somehow) forgot about Dbacks legend Paul Goldschmidt. Goldy did this three times in Arizona.

• Luis Gonzalez (Five times)
• Paul Goldschmidt (Three times)
• Eduardo Escobar (2019)
• Jake Lamb (2017)
• Adam LaRoche (2010)
• Mark Reynolds (2009)
• Jay Bell (1999)
• Steve Finley (1999)
• Matt Williams (1999)

Players that played for Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox

These 10 random players played for the Marlins and the White Sox. Johnny Cueto was recently activated, as he was one of 62 different players that’s played for both these franchises.

• Steve Cishek
• Vic Darensbourg
• Bobby Bonilla
• Jose Lopez
• Pablo Ozuna
• Ramon Castro
• Brian Drahman
• Johnny Cueto
• Jhan Marinez
• Carl Everett

Players that played for Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners

These 10 random players played for the Marlins and the Mariners. Switch pitcher Pat Venditte makes the list. (Bonus, it doesn’t count for a team if you spent time in their farm system. I’ll take an 8/9 on the day for putting “Luis Castillo” in this square…)

• Michael Morse
• Wade LeBlanc
• Ryan Jackson
• Chris Seddon
• Josias Manzanillo
• Kevin Brown
• Hector Noesi
• Drew Steckenrider
• Pat Venditte
• Edgar Olmos

Players that tallied 100 RBIs in a season as a member of the Miami Marlins

This feat hasn’t been accomplished in six years, but the list still sees 13 members. Here are all 13 Marlins that fit this square.

• Miguel Cabrera (Four times)
• Giancarlo Stanton (Two times)
• Mike Lowell (Two times)
• Marcell Ozuna (2017)
• Dan Uggla (2010)
• Jorge Cantu (2009)
• Hanley Ramirez (2009)
• Carlos Delgado (2005)
• Cliff Floyd (2001)
• Preston Wilson (2000)
• Moises Alou (1997)
• Gary Sheffield (1996)
• Jeff Conine (1995)

Players that won Rookie of the Year as a member of the White Sox

The most recent White Sox player to win the award was Jose Abreu in 2014. It’s only been done six times in franchise history. This one was tough for sure.

• Jose Abreu
• Ozzie Guillen
• Ron Kittle
• Tommie Agee
• Gary Peters
• Luis Aparicio

Players that won Rookie of the Year as a member of the Mariners

This one was a gimme, right? This square shouldn’t have gone unanswered on anybody’s grid, as the Home Run Derby star Julio Rodriguez brought the Rookie of the Year back to Seattle just last season. Let’s see who rounds out our list.

• Julio Rodriguez
• Kyle Lewis
• Ichiro Suzuki
• Kazuhiro Sasaki
• Alvin Davis

Players that won Rookie of the Year and also had a 100 RBI season

Mike Trout headlines this list of stars. It’s been done by more players than you may think, but here is a list of five of those players that could fit this square for you.

• Mike Trout
• Shohei Ohtani
• Scott Rolen
• Johnny Bench
• Jackie Robinson

How did you fare with the July 12th Immaculate Grid? Was it as easy as you thought? Did you have anybody slip your mind?